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Photos show packed Southend seafront as mini-heatwave sweeps the UK
PHOTOS taken on Southend seafront yesterday show the thousands of sun-seekers making the most of the UK's mini-heatwave.
Temperatures reached as high as 28C in Southend yesterday, with today's conditions set to be similarly sweltering.
Packed - Sun-seekers filled Southend's beach yesterday (Image: Simon Murdoch) The seafront has been packed over the weekend, as south Essex residents and visitors from further afield flock to soak up the sun.
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Yesterday, rail operator c2c issued safety advice to passengers travelling amid the mini-heatwave, urging them to carry water and avoid boarding carriages if they felt unwell.
Crowds - Residents and visitors alike are making the most of the sun (Image: Simon Murdoch) The high temperatures are expected to carry through to Monday before cooling as the week goes on.
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Busy - Seafront traders have welcomed the soaring temperatures (Image: Simon Murdoch) Business owners and seafront traders have welcomed the heat, which has seen visitor numbers skyrocket in recent days.
